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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.63, 20,159.28 and 4,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.63, 20,159.28 and 4,672.22 is: 7,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.63 : 20,159.28 = 4,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.63/20,159.28 = 4,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.63x = 20,159.28 × 4,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.63x = 94,188,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188,490.41/13,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.31

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